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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.09, 1,051.14 and 736.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.09, 1,051.14 and 736.69 is: 1,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.09 : 1,051.14 = 736.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.09/1,051.14 = 736.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.09x = 1,051.14 × 736.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.09x = 774,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,364.33/762.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.11

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